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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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do you guys think that 1000 is a good price for a h/c install on my 2000 z28 a4. also be installing a ls2 timing chain and oil pump. sounds kinda high to me.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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sounds good to me but i can do it cheaper
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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it would be a deal if it inclued a tune
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1BLKSS
it would be a deal if it inclued a tune
that would be a steal! some people quote 1k just for a cam install. with oil pump, chain and springs.


me and 408maro can do it for cheaper. let us know
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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thats a good deal. tune or not.. call around and you'll see. prices usually START at 1200 for just h/c and nothing else.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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FWIW, CMS charges, I believe, $600 for Cam Install. Not sure what he charges for H/C Install together.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by blackhawk_02
FWIW, CMS charges, I believe, $600 for Cam Install. Not sure what he charges for H/C Install together.
600 more for heads IIRC
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1k sounds cool for H/C but consider tuning it right after they are installed...
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I'll do it for 900..
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call 909-989-1573..........cucamonga ca
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we charge $850 for a heads/cam install without tuning.
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Originally Posted by SUCK MY SS
we charge $850 for a heads/cam install without tuning.
Rob quoted me $850 for just the cam (springs, chaing, etc...)

I was going to post that $1000 sounded great...
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we charge:
$1000 for H/C swap plus tuning
$650 for Cam swaps plus tuning
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Originally Posted by Ryne @ CMS
we charge:
$1000 for H/C swap plus tuning
$650 for Cam swaps plus tuning
I would look into having Ryne do it. I have been keeping up with his shop and so far he is doing a awesome job and a stand up guy.
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Originally Posted by Ryne @ CMS
we charge:
$1000 for H/C swap plus tuning
$650 for Cam swaps plus tuning
Those are some great prices
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Originally Posted by geovett
call 909-989-1573..........cucamonga ca
word on DLA or Ryne at Cms both kno what they are doing...but dla cant tune..Ryne can..and hes got a dyno inhouse...YAAA
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Originally Posted by 1 BLOWN V8
I would look into having Ryne do it. I have been keeping up with his shop and so far he is doing a awesome job and a stand up guy.
ditto!
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Originally Posted by Ryne @ CMS
we charge:
$1000 for H/C swap plus tuning
$650 for Cam swaps plus tuning
For the cam swap price does that include springs and pushrods swapped also or is does cost more. Thanks
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For the cam swap price does that include springs and pushrods swapped also or is does cost more. Thanks
yes includes swapping valve springs, oil pump, and pushrods
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me and 408MARO will do it for 450 without tunning.
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